Gal 3:19 | CPDV | STEP | Why, then, was there a law? It was established because of transgressions, until the offspring would arrive, to whom he made the promise, ordained by Angels through the hand of a mediator.

Galatians 3:19

19 Why, then, was there a law? It was established because of transgressions, until the offspring would arrive, to whom he made the promise, ordained by Angels through the hand of a mediator. ^{▼▼3:19 Because of transgressions: To restrain them from sin, by fear and threats.(Challoner)
,} ^{▼▼3:19 Ordained by angels: The law was delivered by angels, speaking in the name and person of God to Moses, who was the mediator, on this occasion, between God and the people.(Challoner)}